2nd Visit to CA

We made it back to CA for the the 2nd time since we moved.  I was supposed to go with the kids for 3.5 days but then we remembered Kevin had a Southwest credit that was about to expire so he was able to come out for the weekend.  I ended up staying 7 days which was great but  I was tired by the end and ready to go "home".  The kids had a great time with their cousins.  Kiersten fits right in with the girls and it's really quite funny.   I was able to go to Disneyland with Nathan for a few hours (just the two of us) before meeting up with some friends, my mom, Kim, Liz, Sydney & Brooke.  We had so much fun.  As much as I wish I could go to Disneyland every week it was pretty special to see the excitement on Nathan's face when we got there.  I didn't get the same reaction when we used to go all the time.  Overall it was a great visit, I miss my family and my friends but I'm so grateful to be able to visit.  We were also able to see most of our friends at a birthday party for our friends Jeff and Cara's son who turned one.  It was SO nice to see them even if it was only for a few hours.

The day we arrived, playing at Grandma's and Grandpa's

 Eating dirt, Yummy!

 Love these girls

 Aunt Becca, the baby whisperer

 Seeing Uncle Matt and Aunt Kim

 Huddle time with Uncle Matt and cousins

 Kiersten loved Dixie! 

First morning, IPAD time with cousins

Our much awaited trip to Disneyland! About to board the Monorail 

I promised him a churro.  He didn't forget to remind me

 Donald's boat

 Watching Pluto while waiting for his turn

 SO HAPPY to see Pluto!

 Tea cups! 

 King Arthur's Carousel

 Kiersten so happy to not be in the stroller or baby carrier

 Love this pretty girl

 Nathan loves watching the haunted mansion on you tube and surprised me by going on it!  He was a "tiny bit scared" but overall he liked it. 

We went to Kids Space the Children's Museum in Pasadena.  It was SO crowded but the kids loved it.  Nathan can't wait to go back next time. 

 Love my water baby, Nathan still doesn't like these things

Fun at the park afterwards

Abbey loved playing with Kiersten

 Playing under Grandma's table

 Watching Joshua's baseball game

 Breakfast at Surfin Doughnuts in San Clemente

 Fun at Uncle Matt's & Aunt Kim's

 She was soaked!

 All dry

 Can you tell this one was forced?  Haha! 

 Uncle Matt's house is so much fun

 Sydney made the prettiest picture of our house in Colorado, complete with snow

We took the Metro to Old town for Dinner then to South Pas for ice cream.  It was such a fun night!

 Uncle Tom, Aunt Kelly and Kyle came up for the day.  We miss them so much!

 It was a long and fun trip but we were all happy to be home.  Haha, love this picture of Nathan when we landed. 

First lollipop to help with her ears when we landed. She liked it.